What happened: Kris Dunn gambled for a steal on defense but missed, creating an opening on the perimeter. Isaiah Hartenstein capitalized by moving the ball to the corner to find Jared McCain. McCain converted the open shot to record his fourth 3-pointer of the quarter.
Why it matters: The scoring burst highlights McCain's perimeter efficiency and knack for capitalizing on defensive breakdowns. Hartenstein's rapid ball movement punished the aggressive gamble, converting a broken defensive possession into high-efficiency offense.
By the numbers: McCain has recorded 12.7 points per game and 3.6 rebounds per game and 1.9 assists per game in 2026-27 through 12 games. Dunn has recorded 7.7 points per game and 3.6 rebounds per game and 4.0 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: Watch whether McCain maintains his perimeter rhythm and how defenses adjust to Hartenstein distributing from the floor.